47 ball… Only 26 runs! Rohit Sharma’s slow innings creates ruckus on social media, Hitman eating in place of Yashasvi Jaiswal?

Rohit Sharma Slow Inning Social Media: Former Indian team captain Rohit Sharma failed to make an impact with the bat in the second ODI played against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. He was out after scoring just 26 runs in 47 balls. After his slow innings, many cricket fans on social media reacted to his performance. India batted first in the second ODI with the lead in the series. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill started the innings, but Rohit could not convert the start into a big innings.

Rohit Sharma was seen struggling

Rohit Sharma did not appear to be in comfortable rhythm during the innings. He scored runs by taking singles most of the time and also found it difficult to hit big shots in some overs. At one time he came under constant pressure of dot balls.

After this he tried to play a sweep shot on the ball of Will Jacques, but the ball hit the lower part of the bat and went into the air. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler ended his innings by taking an easy catch. Rohit Sharma scored 26 runs in 47 balls. During this period his strike rate was 55.32.

There was an uproar on social media

After Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, different reactions were seen from cricket fans on social media. Some users criticized his slow batting, while others raised questions about his future in the ODI team.

Rohit Sharma gets out by playing 10 dot balls on trot, a very poor knock came to end.

If Rohit Sharma is really selfless then he would let Yashasvi Jaiswal play in ODIs who has 2 100s in last 3 games. Its time to hang your boots Rohit, you can’t play ODI WC at age of 41 in… pic.twitter.com/B9ExIBrAky

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) July 16, 2026

At the same time, some fans also demanded to give more opportunities to young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal. On the other hand, many fans supported Rohit Sharma and said that his long career should not be assessed on the basis of any one innings.

Rohit looks set for 2027 WC as commentator

— Bahadur Shah Duffer (@panchatgoshti) July 16, 2026

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Intent Merchant Rohit Sharma got out for 26(47)#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/iP582rUcxd

— SALAAReddy🦖 (@ChintuX_) July 16, 2026

match status

Virat Kohli got out after scoring a half-century for the Indian team, which was batting first after losing the toss in the second ODI of the series being held at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Kohli completed his fifty in 50 balls and this was the 14th time that Kohli has scored more than 50 runs against England. Kohli is out after scoring 65 runs.

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This also includes three centuries, taking Kohli to joint second position with Viv Richards for most number of 50+ scores against England and just one behind Kumar Sangakkara.